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by Bhavna SJ  Gor and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outline the next phase of trade, investment and strategic cooperation at IACC National Convention 2026 Mumbai August 18: India and the United States are entering a defining phase of their economic and strategic partnership, with bilateral investment increasing twelve-fold from $20 billion to $240 billion over the past two decades, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce National Convention 2026. Addressing senior policymakers, business leaders and industry representatives, Ambassador Gor said the two countries had broken several records in bilateral trade and were now positioned to unlock a much larger economic opportunity. He underlined President Donald Trump’s trust in India and pointed to the scale of the American market as a major opportunity for Indian businesses seeking to expand globally. The Ambassador also assured industry leaders that the US Embassy remained open to ...

  by Bhavna SJ  The winners will be awarded ₹75 lakhs, first runners-up ₹50 lakhs, and second runners-up ₹25 lakhs; additionally, each participating team will be awarded ₹3 lakhs Mumbai, August 19, 2026: Cementing its position as one of India’s most thrilling and culturally rich sporting spectacles, the Pro Govinda League (PGL) today officially unveiled its highly anticipated Championship Trophy alongside a staggering total prize pool of ₹1.89 Crores. The glittering unveiling ceremony marked a historic milestone for the sport, staying true to the central theme of the upcoming season: the Pro Govinda League is going grander and bigger than ever before. Transforming the deeply rooted traditional festival of Dahi Handi into a world-class professional athletic league, the PGL has systematically scaled up every dimension of the competition. Today’s spectacular launch event offered fans, media, and franchises a glimpse into the magnified scale of the tournament, which promises an u...

  by Bhavna SJ  ₹36,441-crore Khelo India Scheme targets 10-fold expansion in athlete support; focus on scientific talent identification, sports infrastructure, coaching, sports science and technology Mumbai, 18 August 2026: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Mumbai, today organised a press interaction on the Khelo India Revamped Scheme (2026–31), highlighting the Government of India’s expanded vision to strengthen India’s sporting ecosystem and create a seamless pathway for athletes from grassroots participation to national and international sporting excellence. With Maharashtra being one of India’s leading sporting ecosystems, the interaction focused on how the expanded Khelo India framework can further strengthen the State’s sporting pathway — from schools and grassroots talent identification to Khelo India Centres, Emerging Khelo India Athletes, high-performance training, competitions and ultimately the national and international stage. The revamped Khel...

  by Bhavna SJ   Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Sunshine Pictures Makes A Strong IPO Debut, Gets Fully Subscribed In Just 90 Minutes Acclaimed filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Sunshine Pictures has emerged as one of the leading production houses in the Indian film industry, having been behind some of the biggest and most remarkable blockbuster films through its production and distribution ventures across films, web series and TV serials. The company has now made a strong mark in the financial space as well.  Sunshine Pictures’ initial public offering (IPO) witnessed solid demand soon after opening for public subscription in the primary market on August 18. The IPO received an overwhelming response from investors and was fully subscribed within just 90 minutes of opening, marking a significant milestone for the company and reflecting strong market interest in its public offering.  As per NSE data, Sunshine Pictures’ IPO had received bids for 54.59 lakh shares against the 54.86 ...

by Bhavna SJ  Dr Deepali Bhardwaj Mumbai was unusually busy for Dr Deepali Bhardwaj when we met her recently. The leading celebrity dermatologist was in the city for a private consultation with a well-known celebrity. Naturally, she was not willing to reveal the identity of her patient—discretion, after all, is an important part of a dermatologist’s relationship with celebrity clients. But she was happy to talk about something that has become increasingly relevant to everyone: how to actually achieve healthy, beautiful skin in an age when social media is constantly selling us another miracle product, procedure or injection. Bhardwaj, who has been practising dermatology for 15 years, has just come out with The Skincare Guide That Will Change Your Life, published by Ebury Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House India. The book is available on Amazon and has already attracted considerable attention, particularly because it takes a very different approach to beauty. Her basic philoso...

  by Bhavna S.J Mumbai, 10 August 2026: Lilavati Hospital, one of India’s most recognised healthcare institutions, is set to expand its international presence with the launch of a super-speciality OPD facility in Kazakhstan from early September 2026. The initiative marks an important step in Lilavati Hospital’s long-term vision of taking its trusted healthcare expertise beyond India and building a strong international healthcare presence. The Kazakhstan initiative, the first Lilavati healthcare facility outside India to become operational, will bring Lilavati Hospital’s specialist consultations, second opinions, advanced treatment planning and medical expertise closer to patients in Central Asia. The centre will offer super-speciality services across Oncology, Liver and Hepatobiliary, Kidney and Transplantation, Cardiac Sciences, Neurology and Neurosurgery, IVF and Reproductive Medicine, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Urology, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Paediatrics and Pulmonolo...